Wizzybug

A fun, innovative, powered wheelchair provided for free to young children by UK charity Designability

How it can help

Who is Wizzybug designed for?

Wizzybug is designed for physically disabled children. This includes children living with cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, as well as children with amputations or other conditions that affect their ability to walk.

Wizzybug is intended for pre-school children of minimum age 14 months and a maximum weight of 20 kg.

How can Wizzybug be used?

Wizzybug is an electrically powered wheelchair for indoor and outdoor use, with adult supervision.  Children use Wizzybugs at home and at pre-school, and in outdoor spaces such as parks, gardens and playgrounds.

Wizzybug can be used every day or just occasionally, but is not intended to be used all day, every day.  Through the loan scheme a child can have a Wizzybug for as long as it is suitable for them (usually until they outgrow it) when it is returned to Designability to be refurbished ready for another child to enjoy.

Age

14 months to approximately 5 years (when the child outgrows their Wizzybug)

Eligibility

Children with a condition that affects their mobility

How to access

Families can apply for a Wizzybug direct via the application form on their website.

Opening hours

Monday: 9:00-17:00
Tuesday: 9:00-17:00
Wednesday: 9:00-17:00
Thursday: 9:00-17:00
Friday: 9:00-17:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Venue
location

Designability, Department D1
Wolfson Centre, Royal United Hospital
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Venue accessibility

Accessible by public transport
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking
Step-free access
Wheelchair access

Special need

Physical disability

Area(s) covered

Nationwide

Cost

Free

Is the service available online?

No

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